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ABose QuietComfort Earbuds II

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General

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Series

QuietComfort1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

Galaxy Buds2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

870730-0010, 870730-00204Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 2026Spec box lists 870730-0010 for the Triple Black unit.9Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Bose_QuietComfort_Earbuds_II_Noise-Canceling_True_Wireless_In-Ear_Headphones__Triple_870730-0010Read 10 October 2026870730-0010 Triple Black. The Soapstone listing on the same retailer gives 870730-0020.

SM-R177NZKAEUA, SM-R1772Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Exact 2021 UK Graphite SM-R177NZKAEUA. Shared SM-R177 is established by its original EU manual. Buds2 Pro, Buds3 and FE are separate models.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

7 September 20221Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

11 August 20213Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026

Status

Discontinued2Maker product pagesupport.bose.co.uk/product/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii/01t8c00000OydAFAAZRead 10 October 2026The former Bose product page URL now redirects to the earbuds category, which no longer lists the QuietComfort Earbuds II. The support page is reported to give the sale period as 2022 to 2025.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds+14Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-plus-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026A notice on the RTINGS Galaxy Buds+ review says these headphones were replaced by the Samsung Galaxy Buds2.15Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds2-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Galaxy Buds2 are the next generation of the Galaxy Buds+.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds11Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earphones-vs-bose-quietcomfort-earphones-ii-102644Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds a direct successor to the QuietComfort Earbuds II.

Samsung Galaxy Buds316Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds3-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Galaxy Buds3 are the third generation of Galaxy earbuds, following the Galaxy Buds2.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2991Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026US MSRP 299 USD in the Bose release. US prices exclude sales tax.5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Tested at 299 USD, 280 GBP and 429 AUD at the September 2022 launch.

$149.994Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-z-fold3-5g-galaxy-z-flip3-5g-unpacked-2021-next-mobile-innovationRead 5 October 2026Original US maker pricing gives 149.99 USD for standard Buds2. US family launch price, not a conversion of UK pricing.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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GB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Triple Black, Soapstone1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Triple Black at launch. Soapstone announced for later in 2022.

Graphite, White, Olive, Lavender, Onyx2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Four original finishes plus current Onyx on the maker page. Same generation. Reference photo remains Graphite.

Segment

Music1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

Music2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

In-ear2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026The design incorporates a stem that hosts the touch controls.

Stemless2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud6Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 2026February 2023 firmware lets either bud be used alone, even if the other is empty.7Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/bose-quietcomfort-ii-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 2026Editor's note dated 16 February 2023 states a firmware update allows single-bud use with either the left or right bud.

Either bud5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 18 describes mono with one connected bud. Page 36 accessibility enables ANC with one earbud despite default both-bud restriction.

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

ABose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Type	Diameter (mm)
Dynamic	9.3

Source7Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/bose-quietcomfort-ii-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specs list 9.3 mm transducers. Count per bud and role are not stated.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

Type	Role	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Woofer	1
Dynamic	Tweeter	1

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20263Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Two-way woofer and tweeter. Current maker page explicitly says dynamic. Teardown confirms two separate dynamic transducers. Diameter unstated.11Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Separate woofer and tweeter dynamic transducers. J1617G module length about 6.2 mm and thickness 5.89 mm are not circular driver diameters, so not stored as size_mm.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic9Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Bose_QuietComfort_Earbuds_II_Noise-Canceling_True_Wireless_In-Ear_Headphones__Triple_870730-0010Read 10 October 2026Retailer spec table lists driver type Dynamic.

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Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

Yes1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026CustomTune plays a tone when the buds are placed in the ears. A microphone inside the bud measures the ear canal response and tailors the sound frequency profile within half a second.

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

Yes1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

36Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 2026

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EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

Bass Boost, Bass Reducer, Treble Boost, Treble Reducer6Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 2026Bass Boost, Bass Reducer, Treble Boost and Treble Reducer presets plus a three-band EQ.

Normal, Bass boost, Soft, Dynamic, Clear, Treble boost12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Six named presets. Source explicitly excludes custom EQ. Noise modes and fit test are separate.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

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Samsung 360 Audio with Dolby Head Tracking2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

No8Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2Read 10 October 2026The review states 3D (spatial) audio is not available.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker page names Dolby Head Tracking with 360 Audio. One UI 3.1 or later, supported apps and content. Added in 2022, not a launch feature.6Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026Model-specific R177XXU0AVC8 dated April 4, 2022 adds 360 Audio on One UI 3.1 or higher. Current product page separately proves head tracking.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Four microphones per bud, one inside and three outside, feed the ANC system. Interior and exterior microphones together make this hybrid.

Hybrid11Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual external feedforward and internal feedback microphone roles explicitly identified. Two ANC microphones per bud means four across the pair. Separate dedicated call mic and bone sensor are not added to ANC count.

ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

81Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Bose states four microphones in each bud sense and measure unwanted noise for ANC. Four per bud, eight across the pair. Whether all are also used for calls is not stated.

411Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026CustomTune measures the ear canal response each time the buds are placed in the ears, then tunes noise cancellation. It continuously adapts to changing noise in the environment.

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ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

106Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 2026Custom noise-cancelling modes use a ten-point scale for the ANC level. Stored as 10.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Exact original manual documents adjustment of ambient sound volume. These are transparency settings, not ANC strength levels.

Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

Yes1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Aware Mode with ActiveSense. ActiveSense applies noise cancellation only while loud sounds last. It blends cancellation into transparency and is not an activity-based switch.

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

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Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Documented low-protrusion physical design reduces wind disruption. This is separate from selectable ANC processing.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

SoundGuys finds the default response has under-emphasized mids and over-emphasized sub-bass. Bass is much stronger than on any previous Bose headset.3Measurementsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 2026Written objective assessment. Out of the box under-emphasized mids and over-emphasized sub-bass against the SoundGuys target.

Measured response has elevated sub-bass relative to the reviewer target. Bass can mask some midrange detail.12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Exact published lab curve and prose. Firmware, codec, target revision and original fixture are unstated. No graph points converted into numeric dB. Numeric measured runtime is omitted because this review and FE comparison give 5 hours 3 minutes while the Pro comparison gives 5 hours 9 minutes with ANC, without resolving the difference.13Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-2-61210Read 5 October 2026Exact Buds2 curve and default-response discussion corroborate relative bass emphasis and midrange masking. Battery paragraph gives 5 hours 9 minutes with ANC at constant 75 dB SPL, conflicting with standalone review and FE comparison at 5 hours 3 minutes. Numeric measured runtime remains omitted. Sibling Buds Pro attenuation and driver details are excluded.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

SoundGuys finds microphone quality standard. It rejects faraway noise decently and handles wind noise poorly.3Measurementsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 2026Lab and demo recordings in ideal, office, street and windy conditions. Standard quality, decent rejection of faraway noise, weak wind handling.

Published ideal, office and windy microphone demos. Review reports keyboard noise pickup and weak wind handling.12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Only ideal, office and windy demos. Exact recording host, firmware and codec are unstated. No subjective votes converted into voice score.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

ABose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Hours (h)
7.25

Source3Measurementsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 2026SoundGuys loop test of constant real music playback peaking at 75 dB SPL lasted 7 h 15 min on one charge. Stored as 7.25 h. Noise-control mode, firmware and codec are not stated. The earbuds cannot switch ANC off, so the row sets no ANC flag.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

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Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

7.25h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

81Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Four microphones in each bud, one on the inside and three on the outside. Eight across the pair.5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 20267Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/bose-quietcomfort-ii-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 2026

61Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK Graphite model row gives six physical microphones. Voice Pickup Unit is a vibration sensor, not an extra microphone. Voice-specific physical count is omitted because exact participation of the inner ANC capsule in calls is not established.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Yes11Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual ST LIS25BATR dedicated speech-vibration sensor. Teardown explicitly describes bone-vibration voice pickup and call-noise suppression, not merely an unspecified accelerometer.

Mic noise reduction

DSP1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Bose cites improved voice pickup from an updated noise removal algorithm. Stored as DSP. No AI claim is made.

AI2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Maker calls its call noise filtering machine-learning based. Marketing three-mic call-system wording does not establish every capsule participating in call pickup.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

Yes6Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 2026

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Connectivity

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Chip

Qualcomm S5 Audio SoC10Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/bose-to-launch-new-wireless-earbuds-powered-by-qualcomm-s5-audio-socRead 10 October 2026Qualcomm confirmed at IFA 2022 that the new Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are powered by the Qualcomm S5 Audio SoC. Bose does not name the chip in its launch release.

BES2500ZP11Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact SM-R177 teardown identifies BES2500ZP earbud audio SoC. Case MUA01 and earbud power-management MUB01 are separate. Generic chip LC3 support does not prove shipping earbud LE Audio.

Connections

Bluetooth1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

Bluetooth5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.31Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

5.21Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC4Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 2026Only SBC and AAC are available. The planned Snapdragon Sound aptX update announced in 2022 is not confirmed as released.5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 20266Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 20268Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2Read 10 October 2026

SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable Codec3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Original table explicitly Scalable, AAC and SBC. Not the later 24-bit Samsung Seamless Codec. No LC3, LE Audio or Auracast inferred from Bluetooth 5.2 or chipset capability.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, HFP9Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Bose_QuietComfort_Earbuds_II_Noise-Canceling_True_Wireless_In-Ear_Headphones__Triple_870730-0010Read 10 October 2026

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

No4Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 20265Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 20266Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 2026

No7Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly states earbuds cannot connect to multiple devices simultaneously. Auto Switch is same-account routing.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 33 and 35 automatic call switching and seamless connection. Account route is separate from concurrent generic multipoint.

Fast pairing

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

9.1m9Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Bose_QuietComfort_Earbuds_II_Noise-Canceling_True_Wireless_In-Ear_Headphones__Triple_870730-0010Read 10 October 2026Spec table lists 30 ft / 9.1 m over Bluetooth. Bose regional product pages are no longer online. Tom's Guide states up to 100 feet, which is not stored.

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 36 Gaming mode in Labs requires Samsung Android device. No specific milliseconds stated.7Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026

Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Android, iOS1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Bose states compatibility with both Apple and Android devices.

Android, iOS, Windows, Other7Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

ABose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
Other	Bluetooth	Not available

Source7Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Exact supported-model sections include Buds2. Android and iOS support calls and music. Windows PC pairing and Samsung TV and watch audio routes are documented. Other means compatible Samsung TV or Galaxy watch. PC/TV microphone support is unstated. No gaming console route inferred.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

ABose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Not available

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

Feature	Needs
Galaxy Wearable app	Android 7.0 or later and at least 1.5 GB RAM for original Buds2 app support. No iOS companion app support.
Samsung connection popup	Samsung Android 8.0 or later with SmartThings. This is not proof of Google Fast Pair or Microsoft Swift Pair.
Auto Switch	Galaxy phones or tablets with One UI 3.1 or later and same Samsung Account. Supported Galaxy Watch4 or later route. App and device support varies.
360 Audio and head tracking	Current earbud firmware and Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet with One UI 3.1 or later. App and content support varies. Added after launch.
Gaming mode	Galaxy Wearable Labs and compatible Samsung Android host. No numeric latency promise.
Galaxy AI translation	Paired compatible Samsung Galaxy phone processes Live Translate or Interpreter. Maker names S24 family as of February 2024. Account, software, language and network conditions apply.

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Official licence

Not available

Not available

Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

Not available

61mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Maker typical capacity is 61 mAh per bud. Exact teardown cell is rated 58 mAh. These are different capacity scopes.3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

Not available

Not available

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

ABose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	6
ANC on	Yes	24

Source1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Up to 6 hours per charge. The case adds three further charges for 24 hours in total. Bose release does not name the noise-control mode. What Hi-Fi? and B&H label the 6 hours as Bluetooth with ANC. The earbuds cannot switch ANC off.5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Tech specs list 6 hours (BT + ANC) and 24 hours including the charging case.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	5
ANC on	Yes	20
ANC off	No	7.5
ANC off	Yes	29
Call	No	3.5
Call	Yes	13
Call	Yes	14

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Five hours with ANC plus 15 additional hours from the case means 20 total, not 15 total. Preproduction Buds2 on a recently released Galaxy smartphone at default ANC-on settings. Exact host model, codec, volume and firmware are unstated.3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Music 5/20 hours ANC on and 7.5/29 ANC off. Calls 3.5 hours per charge in both ANC states. Case-inclusive call totals are 13 with ANC and 14 without ANC. The call table mode does not encode ANC, so conditions are kept here.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

Not available

7.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

29h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

Not available

3.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

60min1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Bose states the case fully charges the buds in one hour.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

Not available

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

20min1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Bose states a quick 20-minute charge gives up to two hours of playback.

5min3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

2h1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Earbuds-only playback of up to 2 hours after 20 minutes in the case.

1h3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026One hour after five minutes of charging starts with earbuds below 30 percent. Original footnote explicitly measures playback with ANC off. Usage and recharge count affect duration. Codec, volume, host and firmware are unstated.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

Not available

472mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Maker typical case-cell capacity is 472 mAh. Teardown also prints 472 mAh on the case battery label. Neither is USB output capacity.3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 202611Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact case cell EB-BR190ABY label: 472 mAh and 1.81 Wh at 3.85 V. Reviewer calls printed capacity rated while maker calls the same numeric case capacity typical. No conversion or USB output-capacity substitution.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

Not available

Not available

Case charging port

USB-C1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

USB-C5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

180min1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Bose states the case fully recharges in three hours via USB-C.

Not available

Wireless charging

No4Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 20265Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 20266Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 2026

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

Not available

Qi3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

Not available

Not available

Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

Not available

Not available

Screen on case

Not available

Not available

Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

Not available

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch, Swipe1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 20266Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 2026

Touch, Voice commands5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Swipe6Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 20267Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/bose-quietcomfort-ii-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 2026

Touch5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Gestures

Single tap: play or pause, Double tap: next track, Triple tap: previous track, Swipe up or down: volume, Touch and hold: noise-cancelling mode or voice assistant (assignable)6Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 2026Single, double and triple tap and swipe up or down are fixed. Long press on either bud is assignable to noise-cancelling mode switching or the voice assistant.

Single, double and triple tap, Touch and hold, Double tap earbud edge in Labs5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026R177XXU0AUH2 dated August 24, 2021 adds double-tap earbud edge in Labs, ambient during calls and one-earbud noise control. Not copied from a Pro or FE guide.

Remappable controls

Yes6Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 20268Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2Read 10 October 2026

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 24 and 25 touch-and-hold can select noise control, Bixby or volume. Volume remaps both sides together. Page 29 repeats left down and right up.

Voice assistant

Google Assistant, Siri, Bixby8Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2Read 10 October 2026Google Assistant, Siri and Bixby all work with the earbuds.

Bixby5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 27 touch-and-hold or Hi Bixby on compatible Bixby-enabled host. Language and region availability vary.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes6Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 2026The app can pause playback when a bud is removed and answer calls when a bud is inserted.7Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/bose-quietcomfort-ii-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 20269Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Bose_QuietComfort_Earbuds_II_Noise-Canceling_True_Wireless_In-Ear_Headphones__Triple_870730-0010Read 10 October 2026

Yes12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Review says removal pauses playback but reinsertion does not automatically resume. User must tap. In-ear detection does not guarantee AirPods-like resume.

Sensors

Not available

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Heart rate sensor

Not available

Not available

Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

Not available

Not available

Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

Not available

Not available

Medical clearances

Not available

Not available

Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

Not available

Not available

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

Yes1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026ActiveSense reduces loud disruptions in Aware Mode for as long as they last.

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

S, M, L1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Fit Kit supplies three sizes of ear tips and three sizes of stability bands. Sizes S, M and L from the B&H box contents.5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Three sizes of ear tips and three stability bands as standard.

S, M, L1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

Silicone2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

Stability bands1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Separate stability bands that hug the contour of the ear, with an umbrella-shaped silicone ear tip.5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

Not available

Ear tip fit test

Yes1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 20265Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX41Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026IPX4 rating for sweat and water resistance.4Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 2026

IPX212Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Exact Buds2 earbuds IPX2. No charging-case IP rating inferred.

Dust and water rating, case

Not available

Not available

Water resistance depth

Not available

Not available

Software

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Companion app

Bose Music4Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 2026Bose Music app for iOS and Android, used for updates, EQ and ANC settings.

Galaxy Wearable (Android) and Galaxy Buds (Windows)5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20268Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026Current exact eligibility includes Buds2 in Galaxy Buds PC app from Microsoft Store. Original Galaxy Wearable Android route and Windows route are distinct. Older Buds Manager for Mac belongs to different models.

App platforms

Android, iOS4Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 2026

Android, Windows5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20267Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Buds2 is excluded from the iOS Buds app despite iPhone Bluetooth audio and call support.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 2026

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact SM-R177 firmware history lists releases through July 24, 2025. No future update promise, LC3 or Auracast feature inferred.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026Current manufacturer instructions explicitly update Buds2 through the Windows PC app. No iOS updater or future support promise.

Finding network

Not available

Samsung Find9Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/apps/smartthings-findRead 5 October 2026Offline-finding list explicitly includes Buds2. Samsung Account, compatible Galaxy host and enabled offline finding required. Buds must have power. No UWB precision-finding capability inferred.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

Not available

Not available

Live translation

Not available

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Phone-processed Galaxy AI Live Translate and Interpreter. Current page names S24 family as of February 2024, account and language requirements. Live Translate requires network and Samsung Phone app.

Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

6.2g(0.2 oz)4Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 2026Spec box lists 6.24 g per earbud. What Hi-Fi? and Reviewed state 6.2 g. Stored 6.2 g.5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Tech specs list 6.2 g each.7Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/bose-quietcomfort-ii-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specs list 6.2 grams per earbud.

5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Not available

Width17Height20.9Depth21.1mm(0.7 × 0.8 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact HxWxD labels retained. One earbud, not pair.

Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

59.8g(2.1 oz)7Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/bose-quietcomfort-ii-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specs list 59.8 grams for the charging case. Tom's Guide lists 2.1 oz.

41.2g(1.5 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Not available

Width50Height27.8Depth50.2mm(2 × 1.1 × 2 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact HxWxD labels retained. Case mass is empty-case mass, independently confirmed by teardown.

Certifications

None of 3 known

Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

Not available

Not available

Communication certifications

Not available

Not available

FCC IDs

Not available

Not available

Other certifications

Not available

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In the box

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In the box

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, Charging case, USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (S, M, L), 3 pairs of stability bands (S, M, L)7Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/bose-quietcomfort-ii-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 20269Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Bose_QuietComfort_Earbuds_II_Noise-Canceling_True_Wireless_In-Ear_Headphones__Triple_870730-0010Read 10 October 2026

Galaxy Buds2 earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in S, M and L, Quick Start Guide, USB-C charging cable1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Cables included

ABose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-A charging cable	1

Source7Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/bose-quietcomfort-ii-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 2026A 12-inch USB-C to USB-A charge cable is included.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

Type	Count
USB-C charging cable	1

Source5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 9 names supplied USB Type-C cable and separately sold chargers. Exact UK API lists one USB cable. Host-end connector and length are unstated, so CN teardown package details are not borrowed.

Links

Not compared

Product page

support.bose.co.uk/product/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii/01t8c00000OydAFAAZ2Maker product pagesupport.bose.co.uk/product/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii/01t8c00000OydAFAAZRead 10 October 2026Bose support page for the product. Its specification content is script-rendered and could not be read, so no specification is cited from it.

www.samsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeua2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

Not available

www.samsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5g3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Original maker Product Specifications table read in full. No standalone model-specific maker PDF datasheet found.

Manual

Not available

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Original EU English August 2021 Rev.1.0, 45-page PDF with numbered pages 1 to 44 and copyright page. Charging layout page 7 visually inspected. English section of the separately linked September 2021 Hearable Safety Information was also read. Generic safety text does not prove a model-specific FCC ID or IP rating.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

Not available

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year9Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Bose_QuietComfort_Earbuds_II_Noise-Canceling_True_Wireless_In-Ear_Headphones__Triple_870730-0010Read 10 October 2026Limited 1-Year Warranty on the US listing. A Belgian retailer lists 2 years for its market.

1year10Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 5 October 2026UK Galaxy Buds and wireless headphones category specifies 12 months. Statutory consumer rights and optional extended coverage are separate.

Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.